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Behrooz Wolf

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[40a] Siege operators don't get credit for projectile kills.
« on: August 19, 2008, 09:44:03 pm »

Siege operators don't get credit for kills caused by projectiles they fire.  Dunno if this is intentional. :)
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Re: [40a] Siege operators don't get credit for projectile kills.
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2008, 03:05:36 am »

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I didn't know kills were counted in fortress mode anyway...

They are not soldiers so their kills probably don't count due to that.

Anywho... Why would it matter?
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Re: [40a] Siege operators don't get credit for projectile kills.
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2008, 05:36:14 am »

Okay, I'll note it down.
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Re: [40a] Siege operators don't get credit for projectile kills.
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2008, 06:19:42 am »

Well, it would matter. It is, after all, they who killed the guy out there, and the ballista is a weapon like any other, it's just immobile. I think that kind of kill should get another line for the legends, not struck down or shot and killed. Maybe like "<so-and-so the victim> was killed by the <siege ammo name> launched by <so-and-so the killer>"?
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Re: [40a] Siege operators don't get credit for projectile kills.
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2008, 12:40:31 pm »

Anywho... Why would it matter?

I enjoy reading the kill lists of some of my most experienced soldiers. :) They can truly become legendary.
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Re: [40a] Siege operators don't get credit for projectile kills.
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2008, 03:03:41 pm »

Siege Operators donīt kill enemies.

Ballista Arrows do it :D
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Re: [40a] Siege operators don't get credit for projectile kills.
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2008, 06:42:02 am »

The question now is: should the SiegeOp get 'credit' for a ballista-in-the-bedroom mandate cancellation?
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Re: [40a] Siege operators don't get credit for projectile kills.
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2008, 07:07:47 am »

The question now is: should the SiegeOp get 'credit' for a ballista-in-the-bedroom mandate cancellation?

In my oppinion, they should learn to check the target area before pulling the trigger. I find it slightly bizarre that a siege operator will happily fire away even if her child is standing right in front of the ballista.
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Re: [40a] Siege operators don't get credit for projectile kills.
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2008, 07:30:49 am »

I plan to let my nobles tantrum in their own locked rooms and die of starvation. Much more fun.
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